Legal agenda and live webcasts ~ Friday, March 4

[JURIST] Here's a run-down of law-related events, expected developments and live webcasts on JURIST's docket for Friday, March 4.

The US Senate [official website] convenes at 9:30 AM ET today, and it will consider S. 256 [bill summary], the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. Watch a live webcast of proceedings.

At the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, the trial of Fatmir Limaj and others [ICTY case backgrounder] continues today, with a webcast beginning at 9:30 AM local time [3:30 AM ET]. A hearing will be held in the case of Zeljko Mejakic and others [ICTY case backgrounder], with a webcast beginning at 2:45 PM local time [8:45 AM ET].

JURIST's docket of legal events and live webcasts will not be published next week during the University of Pittsburgh School of Law spring break. Regular posts will resume on Monday, March 16.

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